US Bridges

Harr CO Rt 20/1 over Little Tenmile Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000017A113

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harr CO Rt 20/1 over Little Tenmile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harr CO Rt 20/1 over Little Tenmile Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesHarr CO Rt 20/1
CrossesLittle Tenmile Creek
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates39.40882, -80.49297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$411,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harr CO Rt 20/1 over Little Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr CO Rt 20/1 over Little Tenmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Harr CO Rt 20/1 over Little Tenmile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harr CO Rt 20/1 over Little Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harr CO Rt 20/1 over Little Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.